Vadodara Tourism

Places to visit in Vadodara

The Vadodara city is well known for its tourist places like Sayajibaug, Tambekar Wada, The EME Temple Vadodara, Qutbuddin Hajira, Central Library, Nava Bazaar, Khanderao Market, Kirti Mandir, and The Gates of Old Baroda, etc. The Sayajibaug covers an area of about 45 hectares. The Sayajibaug houses two lovely museums, a fascinating zoo and planetarium where you can spend quality time with family and friends. This Tambekar Wada houses eye-catching wall paintings. The Tambekar Wada paintings contain scenes from the Mahabharata, Hindu gods and goddesses and Krishna's life. The Laxmi Vilas Palace is truly worth visiting tourist place in Vadodara. The interior of the Laxmi Vilas Palace is truly majestic with splendid chandeliers, beautiful glass windows and elegantly carved jharokhas. The Khanderao Market is very busy market and best market to shop everything from household products to impressive Bandhani clothes at budgeted price. Find out more tourist places in Vadodara in this Vadodara Tourism.

Places to visit near Vadodara

The city is also located near various tourist places such as Champaner, Pavagadh, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat Nature Conservation Society, Dabhoi, Vadhvana Wetland, Kayavarohan, Chandod, Gangeshvar Mahadev, Kadval Darbargadh, Chhota Udepur, etc. The Pavagadh is truly worth visiting Hill station near Vadodara. You can witness breathtaking scenic beauty from the hill. You can also take enjoyable cable car ride to reach the lovely temple located in the hill top. The Champaner is truly fascinating historic city located at the foot of Pavagadh hill. This ancient city is famous for Champaner Fort, Khuniya Mahadev, Vada Talav, Khapra Zaveri Palace, Citadel of Mahmud Begada and many more. The Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary is well noted for Blue bull, hyena, Four-horned antelope, sloth bear, jackal, Barking deer, wild boar and porcupine. Find out more information of tourist places near Vadodara in this Vadodara Tourism Guide.

Vadodara Weather

The summers in Vadodara starts from March month and continues till the mid of June month and weather in Vadodara during summer is generally hot and dry and not a good time for touring. The monsoon season starts from the mid of June month and last till the month of September during which it receives heavy rainfall and climate is humid. The winter season begins from November month and last till feb month and best time to visit Vadodara. Check out briefly About Vadodara weather in this Vadodara Tourism Guide.

Vadodara Temples

The Vadodara city is home to many astonishing temples such as Kirti Mandir, Nyay Mandir, EME Temple, Kayavarohan and Galteshwar. This Galteshwar temple is devoted to lord Shiva. The Galteshwar is also interesting picnic spot for tourists. The Galteshwar is located near the River Mahi. The Kayavarohan is a small village and truly interesting tourist place and Hindus believed that Kayavarohan village is so ancient that it was present in all four yugas. Check out more Temples in Vadodara in this Vadodara Tourism Guide.

Things to do in Vadodara

Things to do in Vadodara is all about sightseeing in Vadodara, shopping in Vadodara, visiting to tourist places near Vadodara, eating out in Vadodara and many more. Sightseeing in Vadodara is all about excursion of Laxmi Vilas Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Sayajibaug, Tambekar Wada and Nava Bazaar. Shopping in Vadodara is all about shopping hand crafted furniture and beautiful textiles. Check out briefly about activities to do in Vadodara in this Vadodara Tourism Guide.

Restaurants in Vadodara

The Vadodara city houses many restaurants that serve typical Gujarati thalis and also other Gujarati cuisines. Though there are more vegetarian restaurants in Vadodara, but the city also has non-vegetarian restaurants. Find out the best Restaurants in Vadodara in this Vadodara Tourism Guide.

Shopping in Vadodara

The Vadodara city is famous for its cloth shops that sell eye-catching lovely clothes and various other fashionable clothes. These top and modern stores are situated mainly in the upmarket Alkapuri Arcade and National Plaza. Find out more top shopping places in Vadodara here.

How to reach Vadodara

The main rail route and highways connecting Mumbai and Delhi, passes via this Vadodara city. It is very easy to travel Vadodara city by bus, flight and train. There are regular flights from main cities to Vadodara. There are also regular trains connecting Vadodara city from major cities. The city is also well connected by ST buses and private tour buses to major cities.

Vadodara Festival

The Festive time is also best time to visit Vadodara city as the city has a delightful atmosphere. During festive time you can witness and experience the Vadodara culture. Among the common festivals, the two main enjoyable Vadodara festivals are Navratri or Dassehra and Uttarayana festivals. The navratri here is famous for Gujarati dance styles such as garba and rural music.